Senior Research Associate University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth -School of Biological Sciences, Institute of Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences

Ref: 10006877

Faculty of Science  

3 years fixed term contract    

Employment type: Fixed term 
Employment basis: Full time
Salary: £27,578 - £31,020    
Closing date: 9th December 2012 
Interview date: 19th December 2012  

The Institute of Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences (IBBS) at the University of Portsmouth constitutes five highly integrated and dynamic research divisions. It hosts state-of-the-art instrumentation as a result of significant investment in recent years. Applications are invited for a Senior Research Associate post to work within the Biomolecular Structure Division.

Our studies have recently identified that a molecule of central metabolism interacts with an RNase and affects its ability to destroy mRNA. Building on our earlier high profile publication, this project will unravel the details of this newly discovered mechanism and investigate whether it represents a conserved metabolite-RNase communicative link in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. This project is funded by the BBSRC for three years.  

Candidates should have, or expect to obtain, a PhD in molecular biology/biophysics/biochemistry of protein-nucleic acid systems. Additional postdoctoral research experience would be advantageous. A drive to succeed, strong communication and organisational skills and experience working as part of a team would be valuable within this position. The post is available to start 1st February 2013 and provides an excellent opportunity for personal and career development.  

Informal enquiries are actively encouraged and can be made to Dr A J Callaghan (02392 842055),Anastasia.Callaghan@port.ac.uk.

For more detailed information about this vacancy, please select this link: 10006877 - Senior Research Associate.docx